Delhi government to launch ‘Ab Bus Karein’ on 22 October

The state government’s intensive campaign for traffic decongestion and reduction in air pollution would be titled “Ab Bus karen” and its slogan will be “Jan Parivahan – Swasthya Jeevan”, Delhi Transport Minister Gopal Rai said on Monday.

“To begin with, on October 22, the stretch from India Gate to Red Fort will be declared car-free zone. It will be ensured that modes of public transport are available in sufficient numbers so that there is no inconvenience to the public on that day,” the minister told reporters.

“We have also called a meeting of AAP MLAs and various organisations on October 9 to ensure their participation in the drive. This campaign will create awareness about the benefits of using public transport and will also promote car-pooling,” Rai added.